Log Cabin Pattern Weaving

How to weave a log cabin scarf.

Log cabin pattern weaving.

There s a pattern for a log cabin runner in an old issue of ashford s wheel magazine and this is my adaptation using dk yarn to make a scarf instead the threading for this scarf can be tricky but follow the directions and take it slowly one step at a time. Log cabin is a colour and weave technique. What a fun crazy and complicated looking pattern it is but with some direction and tips you ll be able to weave it in no time. What a fun crazy and complicated looking pattern it is but with some direction and tips you ll be able to weave it in no time.

I m a brand new weaver so no flaming. Students choose their own colour cotton and they all look beautiful. The yarn i used is moya cotton dk. Log cabin pattern is made of horizontal and vertical pin stripes with light and dark colours alternating in both warp and weft.

Weaving patterns more weaving draft patterns rosepath birds eye dimity cord summer. Log cabin weave is a simple block plain weave. Sep 9 2017 a complicated looking pattern made simple if your eyes haven t crossed while looking at the intro photo i d like to welcome you to my log cabin weaving tutorial. You will need 15x 50g balls for the main colour and 4x balls each in each of the three contrast colours.

If you suggestions please send them. The pattern looks complicated but it is not. I must admit that. There s no call for pick up sticks or any of the other techniques you can use on a rigid.

The pattern comes from the way the loom is warped for example light dark light dark then dark light dark light etc and then woven alternating dark then light until switching to light then dark. 27 balls in total 135m ball. It is just a two shaft plain weave that produces areas of smart vertical and horizontal pinstripes. This table runner is a project in my rigid heddle weaving class.

In this wacky weave cal we use a totally different method than those used before to ensure a real traditional log cabin design interlocking. I can use all the help i can get. Log cabin in plain weave log cabin in basket weave. I must admit that.

Someday i learn to use a warping board but the direct warp method has worked well so far. Oct 14 2016 a complicated looking pattern made simple if your eyes haven t crossed while looking at the intro photo i d like to welcome you to my log cabin weaving tutorial. Log cabin in twill weave.